I-485
forms may be obtained directly from USCIS or downloaded from
our
website.

Adjustment of Status

Once
the couple marries, USCIS MUST be notified in order to change the
Fiancee's status from that of a foreigner visiting the U.S. for 90
days, to that of a foreigner now married to a U.S. citizen
entitled to remain in the U.S. indefinitely as a Permanent Resident.
The form to use isI-485, Adjustment
of Status.
As
soon as possible the I-485 should be completed and submitted to USCIS.
When this is approved, her status is officially changed to that of a
Conditional Resident. She is given a drivers
licence sized
id card confirming her permission to remain in the U.S. . This is
traditionally called her "Green Card".

Don't plan to leave
the U.S. for your honeymoon. While
waiting for the "Green Card" it is best that the new spouse NOT travel
outside of the
U.S. After she receives her permanent residency she can
travel freely.

Advanced Parole:

There may come a
need for your Fiancee
(now your spouse) to leave the U.S. before the "Green
Card" arrives. She should notify USCIS
via form
I-131 Advance Parole. This will allow her to travel, and reenter the U.
S. and to obtain her "Green Card." Should she leave without
obtaining the Advance Parole before her Conditional Residency is
approved, she may lose her eligibility for residence and be required to
start the visa petition process all over again, this time applying for
s spousal K-3 visa. It is best she waits until the "Green
Card" arrives.

Please
be careful to
complete this form completely, legibly
and honestly.

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